Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

[CPTBadAss]

Well as you know, I have that tour coming up so you'll be able to try some. But now I'm curious. Is there a tsangan kit for thick pbt caps? Does anyone know/

maybe we need to get this made

I know Signature Plastics sells blank pbt caps in different sizes. I'm not sure if they're thick and I don't know if they sell caps that are pbt and printed. And JD gave us our answer so maybe CPTBad@$$ should run a IC/GB ^__^

good idea sir 

I see what you did there...And unfortunately, I'd love to run a GB but I don't have the time for it.

[SpAmRaY]

Well as you know, I have that tour coming up so you'll be able to try some. But now I'm curious. Is there a tsangan kit for thick pbt caps? Does anyone know/

maybe we need to get this made

I know Signature Plastics sells blank pbt caps in different sizes. I'm not sure if they're thick and I don't know if they sell caps that are pbt and printed. And JD gave us our answer so maybe CPTBad@$$ should run a IC/GB ^__^

good idea sir 

I see what you did there...And unfortunately, I'd love to run a GB but I don't have the time for it.

me neither....time....oh if I could 'buy' more of that 

[knotra]

how is the Leopold FC660C and topre keyboards in general for gaming? (starcraft 2 to be precise)

also, whats the average life cycle on topre keyboards?

[CPTBadAss]

how is the Leopold FC660C and topre keyboards in general for gaming? (starcraft 2 to be precise)

also, whats the average life cycle on topre keyboards?

Please refer to the OP.

[ApocalypseMaow]

So there is no way to switch stems on a Filco without solder/desolder?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Nope.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Nope.

Balls! Oh well, I guess it's time for me to get a Hakko fx888! Thanks WFD!

[WhiteFireDragon]

One of these plates will allow you to remove switches without desoldering on almost every TKL, but the initial installation still requires you to desolder and solder the switches on.

[ApocalypseMaow]

One of these plates will allow you to remove switches without desoldering on almost every TKL, but the initial installation still requires you to desolder and solder the switches on.

I suppose I'll have to do some more classified huntin! Thanks WFD.

[Photoelectric]

What are you trying to change your switches to?

[ApocalypseMaow]

What are you trying to change your switches to?

GREENS!!! or Whites. Which ever shows up first! I can find Filco TKL all day long, not with the switches I want.

[linziyi]

What is the reputation of Feng Metallic keycaps (http://stores.ebay.com/Somefeng-Geeky/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=987669357&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1)? Is there any reviews that I can look at?

[CPTBadAss]

What is the reputation of Feng Metallic keycaps (http://stores.ebay.com/Somefeng-Geeky/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=987669357&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1)? Is there any reviews that I can look at?

They're pretty popular. I know for a fact that missalaire has a feng dragon cap and I have some zinc and aluminum caps myself. They're heavy so on lighter switches the actuation feels weird since the caps are so heavy. And the quality of the caps that I have at least are very nice. I'm not sure if the stuff I have are feng or not though. I've also bought other things from feng and they were very nice: good quality and he's got some really cool stuff.

[metalliqaz]

They're made by MKC.  The original sets were too tight on the switches, newer ones fixed that problem.  I have one, it's pretty nice.

[Photekq]

Thanks again.
It worx!!

No problem. Glad you got it working

[LollyWater]

Where can I find a Poker 2 PBT? I live in Australia. Is it fully programmable? Thanks

[Dubsgalore]

Where can I find a Poker 2 PBT? I live in Australia. Is it fully programmable? Thanks

not fully programmable, but you can find the Poker 2 PBT at MK.com
not sure if PBT will be available at techkeys, but they will be stocking the poker 2 as well

[CPTBadAss]

Where can I find a Poker 2 PBT? I live in Australia. Is it fully programmable? Thanks

Unsure. Maybe try PCCaseGear. I wasn't aware that it was out already. And no, I don't think it's programmable at all.

[Lastpilot]

Yep the PBT will be coming to Techkeys. And they do international for free on orders over $50

[SmallFry]

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

[LollyWater]

Where can I find a Poker 2 PBT? I live in Australia. Is it fully programmable? Thanks

not fully programmable, but you can find the Poker 2 PBT at MK.com
not sure if PBT will be available at techkeys, but they will be stocking the poker 2 as well

Ta for the fast response? Not fully? So there are switches at the bottom? The link you referred me to took me to a some gov site. Doesn't the board come stock with thick PBT caps?

[Lastpilot]

Here lies irrefutable proof that the Poker II is programmable.

Here is one of the pages from the official PDF manual.

Edit: I have attached the entire manual if you want that too.

[CPTBadAss]

Yep the PBT will be coming to Techkeys.  And they do international for free on orders over $50

Ooo, I didn't know that. Thanks!

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

If you link me to the info I will apologize for giving false info and wear the cone of shame

Edit: I don the cone of shame. It is programmable. Sorry!

[SmallFry]

Yep the PBT will be coming to Techkeys.  And they do international for free on orders over $50

Ooo, I didn't know that. Thanks!

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

If you link me to the info I will apologize for giving false info and wear the cone of shame

Edit: I don the cone of shame. It is programmable. Sorry!

Hi Dug. )

[LollyWater]

Thanks again. So would it be possible to map the arrow keys to P,L, ; , ' on a separate layer? Does the Poker come with a plate? The sheet says both ABS and PBT. Not sure which one or perhaps both?

[SmallFry]

I know it is plate mounted.

[jdcarpe]

I know it is plate mounted.

You know this? I thought there was some debate as to whether it was actually plate mounted or not.

[CPTBadAss]

1) So would it be possible to map the arrow keys to P,L, ; , ' on a separate layer?

2) The sheet says both ABS and PBT. Not sure which one or perhaps both?

1) If it's programmable, I don't see why not.

2) ABS and PBT refer to the caps. You don't get to pick the plate material.

[Jocelyn]

I know it is plate mounted.

You know this? I thought there was some debate as to whether it was actually plate mounted or not.

I think the debate was whether or not the plate allowed for removable switch tops, but I might be wrong about this

[SmallFry]

I perhaps know it is plate mounted.

You know this? I thought there was some debate as to whether it was actually plate mounted or not.

Heheh, fixed? i3 and Qtan both confirmed it being plate mounted.

[Dubsgalore]

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

nopee

[SmallFry]

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

nopee

It is, check above.

[CPTBadAss]

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

nopee

It is. LastPilot linked the manual that said you could.

Here is one of the pages from the official PDF manual.

Edit: I have attached the entire manual if you want that too.

[IvanIvanovich]

Answering a question a few pages ago... Cherry 1.5 PBT dyesub is possible from BSP. There was recent groupbuys for RGB sets which would probably be easiest to get your hands on and most suitable. Otherwise, it would always be possible to scrouge some off an older G80 winkeyless with lasered legends if you are not too fussy.

[Dubsgalore]

I thought the Poker 2 was fully programmable...?

nopee

It is. LastPilot linked the manual that said you could.

 ) when it was announced word was that it was not lol
haven't heard much since then

[LollyWater]

I know it is plate mounted.

You know this? I thought there was some debate as to whether it was actually plate mounted or not.

I think the debate was whether or not the plate allowed for removable switch tops, but I might be wrong about this

It wasn't but that is my next question. If the board has thick PBT caps then this might be a buy. I know the font choice is questionable but I like it. Also, still not sure where to buy from?

[Lastpilot]

I suggested earlier that Techkeys.us would be a good choice for you since international shipping would be free.

Lol I guess today my posts just aren't sticking.

[SmallFry]

i3oilermaker and Qtan just ran GBs for them. I think Techkeys picked up a few to sell.
Edit: Ninja'd by LastPilot.

[Lastpilot]

My mistake, it looks like Techkeys is not running the "Over 50$ purchase = free dom/int shipping" for the keyboards. It looks like shipping would be an extra $55. A thousand pardons.

[CPTBadAss]

Answering a question a few pages ago... Cherry 1.5 PBT dyesub is possible from BSP. There was recent groupbuys for RGB sets which would probably be easiest to get your hands on and most suitable. Otherwise, it would always be possible to scrouge some off an older G80 winkeyless with lasered legends if you are not too fussy.

What models would have the 1.5x mods?

[IvanIvanovich]

Lots of different ones, just look around for old winkeyless models like this one

[CPTBadAss]

Hehe, thanks for the Cherry knowledge bombs as usual Ivan

[SmallFry]

Here lies irrefutable proof that the Poker II is programmable.

Here is one of the pages from the official PDF manual.

Edit: I have attached the entire manual if you want that too.

I LOL'd at the bold.

[LollyWater]

My mistake, it looks like Techkeys is not running the "Over 50$ purchase = free dom/int shipping" for the keyboards. It looks like shipping would be an extra $55. A thousand pardons.

Damn, Don't worry dude. Thanks anyway.

[CPTBadAss]

LastPilot really likes that programming. But wait, are you sure it's programmable? 

[Lastpilot]

I LOL'd at the bold.

LastPilot really likes that programming. But wait, are you sure it's programmable? 

Yeah man. People gotta know. The Poker II is programmable. I mean I love the GH60 as much as the next guy but we can't keep ducking our heads in the sand. It exists. Vortex has counterattacked the GH60.

I personally only like it because I'm too lazy to install a full set of LEDs on a GH60.

And yeah I was lol-ing while I made that bold edit.

Edit: Let me double check that one more time. Yep. Poker II is still programmable LOL.

[CPTBadAss]

Wait. Did you just talk smack about the GH60? Don't make me get the Vulcan-Wizard in here . Please, someone put this back on topic

[Lastpilot]

YAH MAN. I hate that GH60. Especially the stupid logo that they chose for it. I don't even....


And for those that still haven't read it:

[Dubsgalore]

YAH MAN. I hate that GH60. Especially the stupid logo that they chose for it. I don't even....


And for those that still haven't read it:

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^^ haha

[Lastpilot]

Um, btw, guys please don't start answering simple questions with simple memes. I don't want to be responsible for the downfall of this thread. It was just a one-time thing, promise.

NOWWW I have a question:
Has there been any news about when the backlit Poker IIs are coming? I cannot find anything on it.